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An Engineer’s Path to Building the Rooftop Farm
As a LEED-accredited professional engineer and buildings expert working with RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC in New York, I have the ability to shape urban life…
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RAND Wins Ortner Preservation Award for Park Slope Jewish Center Project
RAND is proud to announce our exterior and roof repair project at Park Slope Jewish Center in Park Slope Historic District has won a 2018 Evelyn…
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#GivingTuesday Spotlight: The Floating Hospital
After Black Friday and Cyber Monday, comes #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving. Spearheaded by New York’s 92 Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation, #GivingTuesday encourages global…
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Balcony Repairs: Proactive Co-op Board Makes a Preemptive Strike
75 Henry Street was in between Facade Inspection Safety Program (FISP) cycles, when its management company and the board noticed some cracks in a few of the 33-story…
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RAND Gives Back(Packs): Back to School Edition
As August draws to an end, children and their parents around the city are busy prepping for the new school year. Something that most of us…
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Why Being Proactive Pays Off
Being proactive pays off when it comes to your building. RAND President Stephen Varone, AIA, discusses what you need to know to stay up-to-date with your…
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RAND Project Recipient of Historic Preservation Award
The Park Slope Civic Council has selected RAND’s exterior restoration of 153 Lincoln Place as a recipient of its 2017 Evelyn and Everett Ortner Preservation Award…
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NYC Benchmarking: Law Now in Effect for Buildings 25,000 SF and Larger *UPDATE
NYC BENCHMARKING LAW Since 2011, New York City’s Local Law 84/09 has required owners of large buildings — single buildings larger than 50,000 SF, or groups of…
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Ask the Engineer: The Key to Healthy Walls
A building’s exterior walls protect the interior spaces from a constant barrage of the elements. Over time, however, exposure to wind, rain, snow, and sun; lack…
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Restoring a Romanesque Revival in Park Slope Historic District
The four-story Park Slope Historic District Romanesque Revival townhouse had a checkered past and a current leakage problem. 153 Lincoln Place was built in 1887 for Frank…
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Happy Holidays from Randy the Snowman and all of us at RAND!
Click on Randy the Snowman’s 30th anniversary photo album to view a special holiday message. Thank you to all of our clients and colleagues for your…
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How to Save a Life, 5 Years in a Row
We’re proud to announce RAND’s fifth annual blood drive in partnership with American Red Cross was another success. This year we had 20 whole blood donors and…
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Lucky Number Seven for RAND
New York, December 1, 2017 For the 7th time, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC has been recognized as one of Crain’s Best Places to Work in New…
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Ask the Engineer: Creating Amenity Spaces
Building amenities are getting more exotic by the day–IMAX theater, squash court, chef’s kitchen, anyone? In a competitive market, co-op/condo boards and building owners realize that adding…
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RAND Celebrates 30 Years with 30 Days of Giving
In honor of our 30th anniversary, RAND is pleased to announce our 30 Days of Giving “Pay it Forward” Initiative. Starting October 1, RAND employees began…
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RAND Engineering & Architecture Celebrates 30 Years
Last Thursday night, RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC celebrated its 30-year anniversary with a party for employees and clients at 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar. RAND President…
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Celebrating Two 25-Year Milestones
2017 not only marks RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC’s 30th anniversary, but this year RAND also honors and congratulates Principal Peter E. Varsalona, PE and Partner…
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RAND Named Top ENR New York Design Firm
RAND Engineering & Architecture, DPC, has been named by Engineering News-Record (ENR) New York as a top design firm for 2017. Ranked at number 80, it…
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NYC Benchmarking: Law Now in Effect for Buildings 25,000 SF and Larger
NYC BENCHMARKING LAW Since 2011, New York City’s Local Law 84/09 has required owners of large buildings — single buildings larger than 50,000 SF, or groups of…
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As Seen on TV! RAND on Keeping Your Rooftops and Balconies Safe in Stormy Weather
Powerful storms and wind gusts can blow outdoor furnishings, such as chairs and tables, right off a rooftop and cause serious damage and injuries. In April,…
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Ask the Engineer: Remedying Ventilation Issues
Clean air and proper ventilation in buildings is essential to health and comfort. Poor indoor air quality causes problems with odors and humidity, and can lead…
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RAND Project Wins Prestigious Historic Preservation Award
Last Thursday evening, my colleagues and I had the great honor to attend the New York Landmarks Conservancy’s 27th annual Lucy G. Moses Preservation Awards, otherwise…
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Saving Half-a-Million Dollars With a Second Opinion
Independence House’s 36 balconies were in bad shape. Water had seeped into the concrete of the balconies for years, causing damage to the reinforcing bars and…
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RAND Takes on “The Wall” with Stephen Colbert
Last Friday night RAND was proud and excited to see one of our very own structural engineers Christine Hobson, PE appear on CBS’s Late Show with…